A tragic incident unfolded in Queens early Monday morning as a 22-year-old man from Rockland County, Anderson Archila-Martinez, was fatally stabbed during a dispute over a stolen bike. The altercation took place at the corner of Junction Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue in Corona around 12:45 a.m., resulting in Archila-Martinez sustaining a fatal stab wound to the stomach. He was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
The scene of the crime was marked by a somber presence of NYPD vehicles and investigators, with photos capturing a discarded bike lying on the street as authorities worked to unravel the details of the incident. According to sources, the confrontation between Archila-Martinez and another individual escalated over allegations of bike theft, culminating in a violent confrontation that tragically claimed a young life.
Despite the swift response from law enforcement, only one individual was taken into custody following the incident, with no charges formally filed as of the afternoon. The gravity of the situation was underscored by the presence of police vehicles surrounding the area near the elevated Junction Boulevard No. 7 train station, highlighting the severity of the crime that had transpired.
As the community grapples with the loss of a young man whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence, the investigation continues to unfold, shedding light on the circumstances that led to this tragic event. The aftermath of the deadly clash serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the devastating impact of violence within our communities.
I don’t understand how no charges are being held.
First they said he was trying to steal the bike, false information! He clearly has videos and pictures with the bike from months ago ! Hold the guy accountable!!! My dear young friend dead now, he’s mom in another country and can’t even get her son’s body !! What a fucking tragic!!! I’m so fucking done with society.
Que pena muy joven que dios fortalezca a su familia 🙏🙏
Es injusto que no pongan cargos a esa persona que quitó la vida a Anderson por eso yo de mi parte voy a llegar hasta último colaborar con mi declaración testificar Al favor de Anderson y que pongan cargo a esa persona que rrebató y quito la vida en esa forma no justifica nada tenía que tenia que quitar la vida a un muchacho tan joven y buena persona Por eso de principio yo estoy colaborando con mi declaración y voy a hacer hasta lo último y que pongan cargos máximo para que no quede impune aunque no devolverá vida de muchacho tan joven que tenía vida por delante Anders archilla martinez 🥹😭 que Qué descanse en paz Un buena persona y buen muchacho eras y serás siempre en recuerdo 🕊🕊🕊🥹💔😭😢🥹👋🙏🙏
Natalia V Loja ud estuvo presente en el crimen ??? Si ud estuvo presente le van a tomar en cuenta su declaración sino no..